Pre-Order "Senior Cords" Side Tie Trouser

In 1904, Purdue University seniors began a tradition of wearing — and later elaborately decorating — yellow corduroy pants, a practice that lasted for more than 60 years.

According to information from Purdue Libraries Archives and Special Collections, in fall 1904 some Purdue seniors noticed a bolt of corn colored corduroy fabric displayed in the window of Taylor Steffen Co., a tailor on Main Street in Lafayette.

The tradition evolved to include decorating the cords with lettering and drawings symbolizing the seniors’ fraternities, sororities, clubs, majors, home states, and other aspects of their lives. The original tradition is believed to have lasted until at least the early 1970s.

You can now order your own customized corduroys in "corn" yellow, with personalized illustrations in full color or black. Once purchased we will email with a questionnaire and set up a phone call with our studio team to customize your trousers.

British Corduroy, 100% Cotton

Zipper Fly

Back Flap Pockets

Permanent ink

Please note that due to the customization of these trousers, we will need 4 weeks from order date to complete the order. If you need them rushed please email us.